How to Say "Cowboys" in Spanish

vaqueros

/baˈkeɾos/

The English phrase "cowboys" is translated into Spanish as vaqueros.

The term vaqueros is used both to describe the profession of cattle herding and to refer to the Western-style clothing or the subculture.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Argentina and Uruguay, the term Gauchos is used for cowboys. In Costa Rica, the term Sabaneros is used to refer to cowboys.

The singular masculine form is vaquero, and the feminine form of the word is vaquera.

/baˈkeɾos/

In Spanish, vaqueros refers not only to the people but also specifically to denim jeans.
In a historical context, the Spanish vaqueros were the original inspiration for the American cowboy culture of the Old West.
While vaqueros is the general term, Mexican charros are considered practitioners of a traditional art form and their outfits are recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

Tom y Mary están jugando a indios y vaqueros.
Tom and Mary are playing cowboys and Indians.
This sentence shows how to use vaqueros when talking about playing a game.
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Los vaqueros son conocidos por su destreza en el manejo del ganado.
Cowboys are known for their skill in handling cattle.
Los huasos son expertos en monta de caballos y la crianza de ganado.
Huasos are experts in horse riding and livestock breeding.
Los gauchos son considerados símbolos de la cultura argentina y uruguaya.
Gauchos are considered symbols of Argentinean and Uruguayan culture.
Los vaqueros trabajan en el campo.
The cowboys work in the field.
Vi a unos vaqueros en la película.
I saw some cowboys in the movie.

María and Javier are talking about a Western film.

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